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Council districts: The City Council on Tuesday agreed to hold workshops to gather input on how to map out proposed council districts by March 1. Voters will decide in June whether to support City Council districts and if the council should be expanded from four to six members, with the mayor elected citywide.

Art Marroquin, 714-704-3769

amarroquin@ocregister.com

BREA

Contract refused: Brea Olinda Unified School District's board refused Monday to go forward with the second phase of a contract with a consultant that would have cost $61,740 for a community-engagement project. The four-phase contract is meant to gauge the feasibility and interest of a potential 2014 bond measure.

Chris Haire, 714-704-3707

chaire@ocregister.com

BUENA PARK

Lifesavers: Three police officers were honored with Lifesaving Awards at Tuesday night's City Council meeting. Officer Ryan Herst was honored for saving a toddler who had walked into oncoming traffic. Officers George Gentner and Devin Boyington were honored for reviving a 62-year-old man who had suffered a heart attack.

Rebecca Kheel, 714-704-3771

rkheel@ocregister.com

THE CANYONS, COTO DE CAZA & LADERA RANCH

Dam project: For the next few weeks, residents can review a draft environmental report and comment on Forest Service plans to remove up to 81 small rock dams from Silverado, Holy Jim and San Juan creeks. Information: www.fs.fed.us/nepa/

nepa_project_exp.php?

project=41140

Brooke Edwards Staggs,

949-454-7343

bstaggs@ocregister.com

COSTA MESA

New classes: The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss adding two new classes for the city during its meeting tonight. If the plan is approved, residents will be able to take a $145 sailing class and a $40 “Conscious Parenting” class. The meeting is at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Sonali Kohli, 714-796-6905

skohli@ocregister.com

CYPRESS

Seniors: The Cypress Senior Center will be offering various programs throughout October at the center on 9031 Grindlay Street. Programs include blood and memory screenings. Reservations are recommended. All programs are free and are open to non-residents as well. Information:
cypressrec.com.

Louis Casiano, 714-704-3794

lcasiano@ocregister.com

DANA POINT

Art show: The Shed Fine Art Gallery will host an art show and reception called “Expecting the Unexpected” at 5 p.m. today at 24471 Del Prado, Dana Point. The show features choreographer Milo Lovell, who has worked with Michael Jackson, among others. For reservations or more information, call 949-429-5591.

Lindsey Ruta, 949-492-5686

lruta@ocregister.com

FULLERTON

Fullerton Market: After today, the Fullerton Market runs four more weeks before taking its hiatus for the winter. The market, held in the Museum Plaza at Pomona and Wilshire avenues, runs from 4 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 24. The market, which features live music, will return in April. Information: 714-738-6545.

Lou Ponsi, 714-704-3730

lponsi@ocregister.com

GARDEN GROVE

Trees: Soka Gakka International USA, Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture and Education, will plant 25 cherry trees at Atlantis Play Center, commemorating the park's 50th anniversary. Another 25 trees will be planted on Earth Day. The 2 p.m. ceremony will be Saturday at 13630 Atlantis Way.

Douglas Morino, 714-704-3719

dmorino@ocregister.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Open house: The Huntington Beach Fire Department will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Gothard Fire Station, 18311 Gothard St. The event will include tours, demonstrations, apparatus and educational displays. Information:
surfcity-hb.org.

Jaimee Lynn Fletcher,

714-796-7953

jfletcher@ocregister.com

IRVINE

Caregiver mixer: The Family Autism Network is sponsoring a mixer for adults with disabilities and their caregivers Sunday at Mariners Church in Irvine. The event aims to help caregivers better share resources. To learn more, email info@faninfo

.com or call 714-573-1500, Ext. 3.

Jordan Graham, 714-796-7960

jgraham@ocregister.com

LAGUNA HILLS

Open space: City Council members Tuesday voted to award a $1.07 million contract to rehab the open space along La Paz Road between Moulton Parkway and Appaloosa Place to low bidder Environmental Construction Inc. The project will add a new pedestrian trail and equestrian trail, with construction is expected to begin in November.

Megan Nicolai, 949-454-7373

mnicolai@ocregister.com

LAGUNA BEACH

Coutchie fund: A memorial fund has been set up for the family of Laguna Beach Police Officer Jon Coutchie, who died in the line of duty on Saturday. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online at
aocds.org or through checks payable to AOCDS Memorial Fund at 1314 West Fifth Street, Suite A in Santa Ana, CA 92703.

Joanna Clay, 949-492-5135

jclay@ocregister.com

LAGUNA NIGUEL

Free movie: A free showing of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” is Saturdayfrom 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Crown Valley Park Amphitheater, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway. Snacks will be available for purchase. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket for the grassy hill. 949-425-5100

Luke Ramseth, 949-492-0401

lramseth@ocregister.com

LAGUNA WOODS

Fire prevention: The City Council has proclaimed the week of Oct. 6-12 Fire Prevention Week in partnership with the Orange County Fire Authority. This year the focus will be on cooking fires. OCFA Capt. Bryan Brice said the department responds to a cooking fire in the city every three days.

Jennifer Karmarkar,

949-837-5200

jkarmarkar@ocregister.com

LA HABRA

Buster returns: The City Council and the La Habra Children's Museum will re-dedicate Buster the Bus at 4 p.m. Oct. 7. The bus, one of the museum's most popular exhibits, underwent a series of renovations over the summer, thanks to a grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority.

Chris Haire, 714-704-3707

chaire@ocregister.com

LAKE FOREST

Travel: The Lake Forest City Clerk's Office will begin offering passport services to U.S. residents on Oct. 1. The services will be offered at City Hall, 25550 Commercentre Drive, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every other Friday. Information: 949-461-3420

Sarah de Crescenzo,

949-454-7307

sdecrescenzo@ocregister.com

LA PALMA

Breakfast club: The La Palma-Cerritos American Association of University of Women will be meeting at Hof's Hut restaurant in Los Alamitos Thursday at 9 a.m. Potential members, women who are working for or have received an associate's degree or higher, are welcome to attend. Information: 562-860-6544.

Anders Howmann, 714-704-3754

ahowmann@ocregister.com

MISSION VIEJO

Weird Al: About 1,000 people lined up at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center Sunday to meet “Weird Al” Yankovic and get a signed copy of his new book, “My New Teacher and Me.” The book is Yankovic's second children's book, following “When I Grow Up.”

Mona Shadia, 949-454-7363

mshadia@ocregister.com

NEWPORT BEACH

Mariner's Mile traffic: Council members Tuesday considered starting a “visioning” process, similar to one performed in Corona del Mar, to alleviate congestion on a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway between Dover Drive and Newport Boulevard. They also discussed taking ownership of the roadway, designated a six-lane arterial, from Caltrans.

Nicole Shine, 714-796-7964

nshine@ocregister.com

ORANGE

Old Towne map: The city has provided a new map of the historic downtown that lists all the restaurants, bars, retail stores and other businesses. The map, named “Orange County's Favorite Downtown,” also outlines where to find parking lots, including those without time limits. The map is available at
cityoforange.org.

Fermin Leal, 714-704-3773

fleal@ocregister.com

PLACENTIA

Open house: ASID Orange County Community Service Project invites the public to an open house on Sept. 28 at HIS (Homeless Intervention Shelter) House at 1 p.m. on 907 N. Bradford Ave. to recognize several designers and donors who worked together to remodel several guest rooms.

Louis Casiano, 714-704-3754

lcasiano@ocregister.com

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Anniversary: St. John's Episcopal School kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration last week. Students, parents, faculty and alumni of the private school will work on 25 different charity events throughout the year to thank the community for its support. Information: stjohns-es.org

Tomoya Shimura, 949-454-7347

tshimura@ocregister.com

SAN CLEMENTE

Bargains: The Friends of the Library Bookstore is doing an end-of-summer sale this week to reduce inventory – as cheap as 8 paperbacks for $1 for select titles. The bookstore at 242 Avenida Del Mar will put out boxes of books for sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 949-276-6342.

Fred Swegles, 949-492-5127

fswegles@ocregister.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Health screenings: Anyone 50 or older can get a free health screening today between 9 a.m. and noon at the Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion. No appointment is necessary. Information will be available about community resources, as will a Wii bowling game and 20 computer games. 949-493-5911.

Sobriety checkpoint funding: The City Council received a $61,534 California Office of Traffic Safety Sobriety Checkpoint Grant at its meeting Monday. Police Chief Joe Stilinovich said at the meeting that his department would be cognizant of the timing of the next checkpoint after Councilwoman Ellery Deaton said the last one caused traffic delays.

Asher Klein, 714-796-2390

aklein@ocregister.com

STANTON

Emergencies: The city is holding an emergency-preparedness event called “Neighbor 4 Neighbor” from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 12 at the Stanton Community Services Center. Public-safety agencies will be on hand to talk to residents. Attendees can also get their fire extinguishers serviced if needed. 714-890-4271.

Rebecca Kheel, 714-704-3771

rkheel@ocregister.com

TUSTIN

Ice cream tunes: Archie's Ice Cream will host a free concert by The Frix at 9 tonight. The ice cream parlor, which routinely holds free concerts on Thursdays, is at 12932 Newport Ave., Suite 19. Visit the sweet shop on Saturday as well for its one-year anniversary, with $1 cones all day. 714-505-5900.

Kelly Zhou, 714-796-2212

kzhou@ocregister.com

VILLA PARK

School construction: The Orange Unified School District has started reviewing construction needs at Villa Park High School. The district will hold community meetings over the next few months to discuss the process and seek input from parents. The first meeting is at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 in the school's cafeteria, 18042 E. Taft Ave.

Fermin Leal, 714-704-3773

fleal@ocregister.com

WESTMINSTER

Ribbon cutting: The Westminster Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at a State Farm Insurance office at 13672 Goldenwest St., Suite C. The chamber will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-opened business at 6 p.m. Information: 714-898-9648.

Douglas Morino, 714-704-3719

dmorino@ocregister.com

YORBA LINDA

Evacuating horses: The Yorba Linda Country Riders will host speakers from Yorba Linda Police Services and the Large Animal Rescue team at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Yorba Linda Community Center. The presentations will cover how to prepare for evacuations of horses and other animals. Information: 714-996-6321.

Daniel Langhorne, 714-704-3704

dlanghorne@ocregister.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Scholarship opportunity: The Orange County Mensa organization is offering scholarships of $300-$1,000 to high school students who live or attend school within the county. Students can apply by submitting a 550-word essay at mensafoundation.org/

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